Middle Eastern roasted carrots with olives, goat cheese, salad topper and harissa-preserved lemon dressing
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
297 kcal
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern, Moroccan, Israeli
Middle Eastern roasted carrots with olives, goat cheese, salad topper and harissa-preserved lemon dressing
Description
Middle Eastern roasted carrots with olives, goat cheese, salad topper and harissa-preserved lemon dressing showcase tender carrots roasted until browned and soft. Topped with creamy goat cheese and chopped olives for savory contrast, the addition of a crunchy mix of nuts, seeds, and dried cranberries offers texture variety. A dressing made from harissa and preserved lemon emulsified with olive oil provides a punch of spice and bright citrus, complementing the earthy carrots and rich goat cheese. The carrots are tossed with oil, salt, and pepper before roasting, yielding caramelized edges and a tender interior.
The assembled dish combines the warmth of roasted vegetables with fresh herbs and a zesty sauce, resulting in a balanced and interesting profile. The preserved lemon and harissa in the dressing highlight Middle Eastern flavor influences. This plate can be served as part of a mezze spread, alongside grains or roasted meats, or as a standalone vegetarian salad.
Adjust the harissa quantity to taste, as spice levels may vary. The salad topper can be substituted with a mixture of nuts and seeds if a branded mix is unavailable. If desired, homemade preserved lemons can be used in the dressing to intensify the lemon flavor.
Ingredients
- 12 carrot medium-sized, mixed colours
- ¼ cup goat cheese
- 1 cup green olives pitted and chopped, or black olives
- ½ cup Salad Topper or a mix of cashews, cranberries and pumpkin and sunflower seeds, NaturSource original brand
- ½ preserved lemon Follow this recipe to make your own: https://immigrantstable.com/spiced-preserved-lemons/
- 1 cilantro chopped roughly, large handful
- 1 TB honey
- ½ teaspoon harissa
- ¼ cup olive oil and more for roasting the carrots
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Cover baking sheet with parchment paper. Quarter carrots into spears, or leave as whole carrots. Arrange carrots on baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until carrots have softened and browned in some parts.
- Arrange carrots on a large platter. Rip goat cheese with your fingers and drop in haphazard clumps on top of carrots. Top with with olives and salad topper.
- To make sauce, put all remaining ingredients but the oil in a blender or food processor. Process on low or using pulse action (depending on the settings of your blender) until herbs have chopped finely and the lemon has been broken into pieces (you may need to push the contents down with a spatula a few times). Start processing on a higher speed, adding the oil slowly, until dressing has completely emulsified. To thin out the texture a little bit, add water one tablespoon at a time.
- Distribute oil with a spoon on top of the roasted carrots, and serve.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of harissa according to your preferred spice tolerance before adding the full amount.
- Substitute the salad topper mix with a combination of cashews, cranberries, pumpkin and sunflower seeds if necessary.
- Homemade preserved lemons can be used in the dressing to enhance flavor following the linked recipe.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 297 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 297kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 714mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 611mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 30889IU | 618% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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